Civil aviation news
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July 22, 2026
This guide details just how important cockpit design is to the success of any aircraft program.
Loft Dynamics, the leader in virtual reality (VR) pilot training, announced the release of the world’s first Airbus H145 Multi-Pilot VR Simulator. Now commercially available to operators and…
Posted to DVIDS 07.17.2026 Story by Sgt. Alexis French 2nd Marine Division MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Amidst the remote sands and sweltering heat of the…
Airbus Helicopters’ U030 Flexrotor, an uncrewed aerial system built for tactical surveillance, has officially begun operations in the… The post Airbus’s U030 Flexrotor begins maritime surveillance…
July 21, 2026
French aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft introduced the Elixir+ family of light trainers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, revealing three versions of the two-seat airplane priced from… The post…
21 July 2026: Airbus announced today at the Farnborough Airshow that it will launch a flight test programme with a new wing design. The wing is intended to be part of a future narrow-body aircraft…
Air Canada and Airbus said the investment could help stimulate a broader domestic SAF industry, provided supportive federal and provincial policies are established.
At the Farnborough Airshow (20-24 July 2026), CFM International unveiled an order for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power 510 aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family intended for…
Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia's leading commercial helicopter operator, announced at the…
July 20, 2026
The new step taken by Riyadh Air in the wide fuselage market represents a high-precision movement on the geo-strategic board of the Persian Gulf. Funded..
A look back at 75 years of helicopters within the Armée de l'Air. After "Les avions de transport et de liaison de l'armée de l'Air de 1945 à nos jours," the two authors take up the same approach…
British Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power its next round of Airbus A320neo aircraft,… The post British Airways picks Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power up to 63 Airbus…
July 16, 2026
The SUP-AIP notices for Thursday, July 16, 2026. Edit: event cancelled. For the European Balloon Cup and an event at Maifonds, with the participation of the Patrouille de France, four…
July 15, 2026
A reminder of the guidelines for dealing with a disaster area such as a fire. Following the fires that broke out in recent days in various regions of France, the DSAC has just (re)issued a document…
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French defense firm MBDA has recruited the services of Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as its new CEO, a… The post MBDA recruits seasoned executive Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as new CEO appeared…
French engine maker Safran confirmed on July 15, 2026, that it will power Electra’s future EL9 ultra-short takeoff… The post Safran confirms it will power Electra’s future EL9 hybrid aircraft…
A total of 14 flights that were due to land at London Gatwick Airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning were forced to divert to other airports across England, with some declaring ‘fuel…
Airbus is preparing for a marathon test flight next week with Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft scheduled to fly… The post Marathon test flight will see Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fly to MEL…
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July 14, 2026
Lufthansa is preparing to welcome its first Airbus A350-1000, an aircraft that carries added significance beyond its size. … The post Lufthansa debuts first A350-1000 with special anniversary livery…
For years, the Airbus A319 occupied an important niche in the European manufacturer’s single-aisle family.…
With the commissioning of a new Airbus H145 D3 Flight Training Device (FTD) Level 3, DRF Akademie is expanding its pilot training capabilities. DRF Akademie is among the first organizations to…
July 13, 2026
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A Qantas Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport… The post Qantas A321 becomes first freighter to land at Western Sydney…
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July 10, 2026
How about a Cub derivative with a turbine? No problem! US manufacturer CubCrafters has unveiled the Carbon Cub ULT, powered by a well-known powerplant from France.
July 9, 2026
<p>A spur-of-the-moment idea morphed into a one-of-a-kind get together between general aviation pilots flying Socata TB30 Epsilon piston-engine military trainers and their jet counterparts flying…
<p>A spur-of-the-moment idea morphed into a one-of-a-kind get together between general aviation pilots flying Socata TB30 Epsilon piston-engine military trainers and their jet counterparts flying…
July 8, 2026
EASA has issued AD 2026-0134 for certain A320 family aeroplanes, which was previously published for public consultation as PAD 26-050, and which supersedes Emergency Airworthiness Directive…
Registration has opened for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, which takes place 30 Nov. – 3 Dec. at EUREXPO Lyon in Lyon, France. (Exhibits open 1–3 Dec.) Register here. As Europe’s leading event for the…
The H125 AStar helicopters of the US Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) are indispensable assets. The agency has now ordered ten more of the helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, which…
Airbus and MTU intend to jointly develop a hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion system for airliners, securing European technology leadership in this industry segment. The…
Nigerian company Kasi Healthcare has ordered H135 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The helicopters are intended to improve emergency care in Africa's most populous country…
